3 The prudent see danger and take refuge,

but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: But the simple pass on, and are punished.

3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.

The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,

But the simple pass on and are punished.

3 The wise see danger ahead and avoid it,

but fools keep going and get into trouble.

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself;

But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

3 A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

3 Sensible people foresee trouble and hide ⸤from it⸥, 

but gullible people go ahead and suffer ⸤the consequence⸥. 

3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,

but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.

3 The clever see danger and hide;

but the simple go on, and suffer for it.

3 The clever sees danger and hides,

but the simple go on and suffer.

3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place.

But childish people keep going and suffer for it.

3 The prudent sees the evil and hides himself,

But the naive go on, and are punished for it.